Frequently Asked Questions
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Some of the things YOU want to know.
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5/7/2009We've put together a little over a dozen of the questions we hear the most. They cover everything from CPR classes, to daily services provided, to how your firefighters spend their time when they're not fighting fires. Take a look, and learn more about your City of Yuma Fire Department.
- Are CPR Classes Available Through the City of Yuma Fire Department?
As of February 2009, the City of Yuma Fire Department began offering Continuous Chest Compression CPR classes. This is now the only type of CPR classes that we offer.... Continued... - How Does the City of Yuma Treat False Alarms?
Each year, the City of Yuma Fire Department responds to several calls that turn out to be false alarms... Continued... - What Do I Do In An Emergency?
In the event you need the emergency services of the City of Yuma Fire Department immediately, please call 911... Continued... - Does The City Of Yuma Offer Fire Department Tours?
The City of Yuma Fire Department encourages community members to visit any of our facilities... Continued... - How Do I Get A Fire Report?
The City of Yuma Fire Department prepares a report for all events it responds to... Continued... - How Do I Become A Firefighter For The City Of Yuma?
Fire fighting in today's society is both challenging and exciting and offers a highly rewarding community service career... Continued... - Why Did I Receive A Bill From Rural/Metro When I Live In The City?
The City of Yuma Fire Department will respond to any reported emergency that occurs within the City of Yuma city limits and you will not be charged or billed for their response. However... Continued... - Will I Be Charged If The City Of Yuma Fire Department Responds?
The City of Yuma Fire Department does not charge for its emergency response services... Continued... - Are Fire Department Personal Available For Public Appearances?
The City of Yuma Fire Department requires organizations to call at least 10 days before the event in order to schedule a Public Appearance... Continued... - What Do Fire Persons Do During The Day?
A firefighter's day at the City of Yuma Fire Department begins with checking the equipment so that it is ready for an emergency... Continued... - Why Do So Many Fire Personnel Show Up At A Medical Call?
The City of Yuma Fire Department utilizes Emergency Medical Dispatching protocols to determine the appropriate resources to send on calls for Emergency Medical Services... Continued... - Why Does A Fire Truck Show Up When I Call 911 And Request An Ambulance?
To ensure the highest level of patient care is provided by Arizona State certified Paramedics, we utilize a priority dispatching system to send the closest unit to Emergency Medical Service calls... Continued... - Why Are Fire Department Emergency Response Vehicles Left Running When They Are On Calls?
Today’s fire engines, ladder trucks and rescue vehicles have far greater energy demands then vehicles of the past. It is necessary for them to be left running for a number of reasons... Continued... - Do Recreational Fires Require Permits?
Campfires and/or small recreational fires do NOT require a permit from the City of Yuma Fire Department... Continued...
For More Information
If your question is not answered here, feel free to check out some of the other information available in "Who? What? Where?" the City of Yuma’s on-line citizen information system, or contact the Yuma Fire Department.
